Lloyd Austin: “Is it fair to say that when Russia and Iran came in to assist Assad, that changed the balance of power on the ground…”

We owe it to the members of the community to ensure that we do in fact do this.

If I’m privileged enough to be confirmed, I can pledge to you that I’ll be mindful, not only of the legal requirements that govern my conduct but also of the appearances to ensure that the public has no reason to question my impartiality.

Was a unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened or fortified.

This decision to supply these mines was essentially a reflection of a change in tactics by the Russians.